Rio Rancho Minimum Wage 2026 (NM)
Last updated: · Part of New Mexico
Rio Rancho, NM · Minimum Wage 2026
$12.00/hr
Follows the New Mexico state rate
Follows state rate
Rio Rancho Minimum Wage vs. New Mexico
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho | $12.00/hr | — |
| New Mexico (state rate) | $12.00/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Rio Rancho Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Rio Rancho does not have its own minimum wage ordinance . Employers in Rio Rancho must pay at least the New Mexico state minimum wage of $12.00/hr. Follows the New Mexico state minimum wage of $12.00/hr; no local ordinance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Rio Rancho is $12.00 per hour, the same as the New Mexico state minimum wage, since Rio Rancho does not set its own local rate.
No. Rio Rancho follows the New Mexico state minimum wage of $12.00/hr rather than setting its own rate.
Rio Rancho follows the same $12.00/hr rate as the rest of New Mexico. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Rio Rancho.